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Injured Seamen May Be Owed Punitive Damages After a Maritime Accident A New York maritime lawyer explains how injured workers may be able to recover punitive damages along with the maintenance and cure payments they are owed. -
Jones Act or Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Apply to Your Maritime Injury Claim? If you suffered a maritime work injury, you may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act or the Longshore Workers’ Comp Act. Which one applies to you? -
Three Common Causes of Accidents That Lead to Maritime Workers’ Deaths and Injuries Vehicular accidents, falls and drowning accidents, and container handling accidents are often causes of maritime workers’ deaths. Learn why they happen here. -
Reasons You Should Hire an Experienced Maritime Attorney for Your Maritime Injury Claim If you suffered a maritime workplace injury, you need an experienced maritime attorney to negotiate your settlement. Learn why hiring a lawyer is essential. -
Rights of Injured Maritime Workers If you are a seaman injured on the job, you may be entitled to certain rights and compensation under the Jones Act. Hofmann and Schweitzer can help. Learn more. -
What Investigators Are Looking for in the Seastreak Ferry Accident What really caused you to suffer an injury on your January 9, 2013 commute to New York City aboard the Seastreak Ferry and why is the cause important to know? -
New York Maritime Attorney Important Information for All Seamen Learn what your experienced New York maritime attorney would want to tell you if you spoke before you got on your boat and suffered an accident injury. -
Fatigued Seaman Directly Relates to Accidents, Injuries, and Fatalities at Sea Fatigue at sea has been found to be related to many accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Learn why fatigue is a common contributing factor for many incidents. -
The Fatal Seas: Part 1 Hofmann and Schweitzer discuss The Fatal Seas, in part one of this three part article. Learn more about New York City maritime injuries and how we can help. -
Electrical Injuries and Accidents Aboard Maritime Vessels Electrical accidents aboard maritime vessels pose a significant danger to workers onboard. Learn about these types of accidents and what those injured can do.